Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

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Feed yourself so you can feed others. Start the day off right this Easy Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk. Loaded with berries, bananas, and coconut, this is a fiber-packed breakfast to keep you going.

Enjoy it alongside an Iced Coffee for a simply make-ahead breakfast to help you get out the door quickly. Prepping this recipe is a great thing to add to your Self-Care Checklist.

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As a mom it’s easy for you to put other people, particularly your children, before yourself. It’s what moms do. We love, we care, we do.

And if loving, caring, and doing means that sometimes we skip a meal or forget to take our vitamins, well, we can chalk it up to that’s what life in this season is.

But, have you stopped to consider that taking care of YOU helps you take care of others better?

If you’ve got more energy, you’ll be more willing to run around at the park with your toddler. If you’re not starving at pick-up time, you won’t be short-tempered with your kids when they tell you about their days. If you experience better health because you eat well, you’ll be less likely to get sick and find yourself unable to help anyone in the family, let alone yourself.

How you care for yourself enables and strengthens your ability to care for your family. Part of that self-care starts as soon as you get up in the morning — with a good solid breakfast.

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Starting the day with a good breakfast can not only help you have better nutrition and a lower BMI, but it can also help you do better at this mom-gig. That’s why I’m such a fan of Mom Food.

So, how about making some overnight oats for your next meal prep?

Recently I played with this overnight oats with coconut milk, a recipe adapted from Dole, that’s really fun and different from other recipes I’ve seen. Not only is it a hearty breakfast, but it’s also completely plant-based.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make overnight oats with coconut milk:

ingredients for overnight oats laid out on table top.

rolled oats – For best texture, use old fashioned oats. (And be sure to try these other great oats recipes.)

coconut milk – Since this is so rich, I recommend 1 can light coconut milk, diluted with water to equal 3 cups

chia seeds – Chia seeds will help the milk thicken a bit and add fiber and protein.

fresh fruit – You can use bananas and berries as well as any other fresh fruit you like. Choose seasonal fruit for best pricing, but frozen will work just as well and can be cheaper. If you use pineapple, you can have a pina colada overnight oats.

ground cinnamon – Cinnamon adds a warmth as well as a number of other health benefits.

nuts or seeds – Use whatever you like and/or have on hand.

coconut – Coconut shreds enhance the coconut flavor of the milk.

sweetener of choice – You can use honey or maple syrup or another sweetener, to taste.

Variations

Absolutely! Feel free to vary the fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices based on what you have and what’s in season. Here are some flavor combinations that would be tasty:

  • blueberries, lemon zest, and nutmeg
  • pears, red grapes, and cardamom
  • cherries, raspberries, and a wee bit of dark chocolate
  • apples, walnuts, and raisins
  • pineapple, mango, and other tropical fruits
  • and of course, the berries, bananas, and cinnamon as listed below

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make overnight oats with coconut milk:

  • Combine the oats, ground chia seeds, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Layer the oat mixture with the bananas, berries, nuts, and coconut to fill pint-sized mason jars. Pour the milk over the top, dividing it equally among the jars, and seal the lids. Refrigerate the jars overnight.

To serve: Remove the jars from the refrigerator and drizzle the oats with honey or maple syrup, if desired.

Be sure to make a batch of these on Self Care Sundays!

FAQs

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

Since these Overnight Oats are made with coconut milk instead of yogurt, you can enjoy them either hot or cold. Pop the uncovered jar into the microwave to warm it up or dig in straight from the refrigerator.

How do long do overnight oats keep?

Prepared food is good for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the textures may change the longer you let the berries, bananas, and oats sit in the milk.
You’ll have firmer textures in the first day or two, softer textures as the days progress.

What kind of oats do you use for overnight oats?

It’s best to use old fashioned, rolled oats which is what I regularly keep on hand. They’re super versatile as a baking ingredient and count as a whole grain which makes them better for you than instant or quick oats.

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Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

Enjoy these easy overnight oats that you make at night to enjoy fresh from the fridge the next morning. Delicious with fruit, nuts, and seeds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Resting time6 hours
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oatmeal, oats, overnight oats, rolled oats
Servings: 4
Calories: 215kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • mason jars

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 can coconut milk diluted with water to equal 3 cups
  • 1/4 cup ground chia seeds
  • 2 bananas peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened grated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Combine the oats, ground chia seeds, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Layer the oat mixture with the bananas, berries, nuts, and coconut to fill pint-sized mason jars. Pour the milk over the top, dividing it equally among the jars, and seal the lids. Refrigerate the jars overnight.
  • To serve: Remove the jars from the refrigerator and drizzle the oats with honey or maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
Nutritional values will vary depending on what kind of fruit you choose and how much nuts you add.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal

This post was originally published on March 3, 2016. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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